Principal IMU Engineer
| Company | Blue Origin |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Merritt Island, FL, USA, Reston, VA, USA, Denver, CO, USA, Huntsville, AL, USA |
| Salary | $168414 – $248999 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- MS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in hardware and/or software development for IMU/INS applications or equivalent experience
- Experience or familiarity with the fundamental physics of gyroscope and accelerometer technologies including fiber-optic, ring lasers, quartz/MEMS, pendulous, and vibrating beam
- Experience with IMU design, calibration, characterization, and environment testing
- Deep knowledge of estimation theory and the application of this theory to embedded systems
- Software development skills in MATLAB or Python
- Good communication skills and ability to interface companywide as a technical leader
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Responsibilities
- Lead business wide Inertial Navigation initiatives, providing IMU/INS expertise and fostering coordination across all Blue Origin GNC teams.
- Develop IMU characterization, calibration, qualification, and acceptance tests. Manage execution and analyze results.
- Lead the development and guide the implementation of efficient algorithms and models for IMU/INS and sensor fusion projects, including IMU sensor I/O.
- Consult on enterprise-wide IMU/INS hardware and software documentation and training.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Stay on the bleeding edge with technology related to IMUs and sensor fusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in hardware and/or software development for IMU/INS applications.
- Full product lifecycle experience with IMU sensors.
- Software development skills in C/C++.
- Experience with GNSS and/or vision-based aiding sources in blended navigation applications.
- Experience with space-based applications and the challenges associated with using sensors in these environments (e.g. vibration, temperature, radiation).
- Experience in verification and validation of embedded software and systems.
- Experience with quantum IMU and/or hemispherical resonator sensor technologies.